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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,073.60, 927,255 and 191,587.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,073.60, 927,255 and 191,587.24 is: 287,425.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,073.60 : 927,255 = 191,587.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,073.60/927,255 = 191,587.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,073.60x = 927,255 × 191,587.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,073.60x = 177,650,226,226.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,650,226,226.20/618,073.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,425.68

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